Valley Haven III sits at 2266 Chanticleer Ave in Santa Cruz, CA, licensed under California license number 445202401, and serves up a mix of senior housing, board and care, assisted living, and memory care, and the building itself is all one story, so folks don't have to worry about stairs, and the grounds are landscaped with walking paths leading toward ocean views, which sounds nice when the weather's good. The place can hold up to 48 residents and offers both private and shared, furnished rooms, full board and care in each. Staff stay on-site around the clock and help with medication management, bathing, dressing, getting around, incontinence care, and diabetes care, helping each person with whatever they need done every day, and memory care is handled through special programs and activities to keep the mind busy and social interaction up, which is always good for folks living with Alzheimer's or other kinds of dementia.
You'll see a main dining room where residents can eat all day with meals made to fit different diets, like low-sugar options for those with diabetes or allergy-sensitive recipes, and there's laundry, housekeeping, and dry cleaning services, so nobody has to fuss about chores, and maintenance is taken care of by the staff, too. Residents hang out in a comfortable living room or arts room, read in the library, join movie nights or organized hobbies, and get together for community-sponsored events, social activities, and even devotional gatherings if that's wanted. There's a garden, walking paths, and a barber and salon so you can get a haircut without leaving home, and if someone wants to get out for a bit, transportation's offered for shopping or appointments in the Santa Cruz area. Folks needing memory care get a secure environment so everyone can feel at ease, and there's a 24-hour call system to make sure help comes when needed, plus an emergency alert system for safety, and all the staff go through ongoing training to stay current and know how to care for people respectfully and with kindness.
Respite care's available for short stays if someone's only needing care for a little while, and families or prospective residents can schedule a tour to see the place, and more detail on what amenities and services are offered can be found through the main website, valleyhavencare.com, with the main focus at Valley Haven on respect, independence, and helping residents keep their dignity in a calm and welcoming atmosphere that feels a bit like an extension of someone's family, which can mean a lot as folks get older and just want a comfortable, steady place with caring professionals nearby.
